Glare shade



sept. 18, 192s.

1,684,418 w. A. SIMMONS GLARE SHADE Filed Feb. 2l, 192'? Patented Sept. 18, 1928. y

UNITED` STATES PATENT ori-ics WILLIAM A. SIMMONS, OF ELDON, MISSOURI, ASSIGNOR TO SIMMONS GLARE SHIEIIII.)l

COMPANY, OF EIJDON, MISSOURI, A CORPORATION F MISSOURI.

GLABE sirena.l

Application led February 21, 1927. Serial No. 169,782.

My invention relates to improvements in glare shades, and has for its primary object a shield or shade designed to prevent the driver of an automobile from becoming 6 blinded by the glare of headlights from an approaching vehicle.

A further object is to construct a glare shield or shade which, when once attached, is readily adjustable for different drivers.

A still further object is to construct a de. vice for dimming the glare of approaching automobile headlights which, when not in use, can be readily moved out of the way and without changing any of its adjustments.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a fragmental view of the upper portion of the front of' an automobile with m device attached thereto;

ig. 2 is a cross section taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

. Fig. 3 is a cross section taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged section taken on the line 4-4of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is a front Fig. 6 is a fragmental edge view showing the manner of supporting the shade when the same is not in use.

In carrying out my invention I employ a pair of brackets 7 which are designed to be face view ofthe shade;

attached to the frame 8 of a motor vehicle.

This frame 8 is that part of the vehicle in which the windshield frame is mounted.

The brackets 7 are provided with perforated ears 9 so that they can be-attached to the frame 8 by means of screws 10. The brackets 7 are preferably 'U shaped with the portion 11 extending inwardly so as to be 4o spaced from the frame 8. Inthis way the shade will not interfere in any manner with a windshield wiper. The lower leg 12 of the brackets 7 extends underneath the frame 8 as illustrated in Fig. 2 and serves as a guide so that the brackets can be properl aligned horizontally when they are attac ed.

The portion 11 of each of the brackets is provided with a bore through which a bolt or screw 13 extends, and pivotally supported by these screws are links or arms .14. These links are supported by the screws or bolts 13 at their upper ends, one of the links 14 `is provided at its lower end with a square opening 15, which receives the square `rod 21. The upper portion of the frame also shoulder 16 of a bolt 17. The other of the links M is provided with a screw. threaded bore 18 in which a screw 19is seated. This screw is only partially screw threaded so that it can be inserted a predetermined distance only. The purpose of this will be explained in detail later. The bolt 17 is also only partially screwthreaded and carries a thumb nut 20. Carriedvby the `arms 14 is abar or support 21. This bar may be made either of round material, such as heavy wire as illustrated in the drawing, or it may have its ends iiatand perforated. The ends 22 and 23 are so positioned that the screw 19 will pass through the end 22, and the bolt 70 17- through the end 23. The screw 19 howy ever does not clamp the end 22 tightly against the barA or arm 14 but secures it in such a manner that it can pivot thereon. The end 23 however is designed to be clamp- -ed tightly against the bar 14 which 'carries it and when so tightened prevents any swinging of the links or bars I4. 24 rep'resents the glare shield or shade, which is preferably of colored translucent material, such .as Celluloid or the like. This shade is provided with an arcuate cutaway portionv 25 in its lower edge. The shade is provided on two sides and on its top edge with, a

frame 26 which lends rigidity to the shade. 85

The lower edge of the shade however projects beyond the lower edge or end of the side members of the frame so that in the event theshade swings, the inetal, of which the frame is constructed, will not, strike the windshield and cause a rattling.

Carried by the upper or top portion of the 'frame are ears 27 which are provided with eyes 28, these eyes fittingsnugly over the carries a member 29 which is preferably pivotally mounted and which is designed to bear rather strongly against the bar21 so as to ifrictionally engage therewith and Y prevent the frame and shade from Swingin too freely or from sliding backand fort It is to be understood, however, that this friction is not great enough to prevent the shade from being moved back and forth on the bar by hand or to prevent its being tilted upward when it is 'desired to place the shade out of use, the friction being only greatenough to prevent rocking or sliding due to vibration etc.' when the vehicle is in movement. The upper edge of the frame is 110 also provided with ears 30. These ears are located at each. end of the frame and project inwardly toward 'the driver of the vehicle been assembled and it is desired to attachv the shade to a motor vehicle, the brackets 9 are4 placed in osition with the arm V12 contacting with e underside of the frame 8. The screws 10 are then secured. AThe device -natural position. l' Infact the only' time the driver needassumea slightly strained position is for the few seconds in fwhich he is lpassingan oncoming car with `bright head- 1 I My device isalso useful for drivingearly vin the morning and. late in the evening, as it frequently happens that the sun is in such a position that the4 ordinaryvsun visor `will not shade the drvers eyes sufficiently, and it is at this time that my device will prove a great benefit to the driver.

, Having fully" described my invention, what I claim lis will now be in the position'indioad by solid\\ 1. A glare shade comprising a pair of lines in Fig. l, which is the lowest position p for the device and is designedA for short drivers. 'In the event a tall person is driving the machine and it is desired to raise the shade so as to adjust it properly for his vision, the thumb nut 20' is loosened and the arms 14 swung either to the right or left.`

` This swinging Aof the arms will. raise the v shade as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1.

When the proper height has been obtained the thumb nut 20 is tightened binding the end 23 tightly against the bar lflvwhich supports it. This locks the device in position and prevents any further swinging of vthe arms. Then if the shade is not in proper alignmentv horizontally with they driver, the

shade can be moved to right or left on the bar 21 as desired. 'It will be noted from Fig. 1 that the end 22 of the bar 21 isprovided with an upwardly extending projection 31.l This projection is designed to enter an opening or detent 32 formed. in the frame 26 or in the upper portion thereof, and when the shield or shade is to be so positioned asto be out of-line of the operator or driver, the lower end of the shade is 'swung up and the shade is moved over so that the end 31 can enter the detent. This holds the shade in the position lillustrated in .Fig. 6, and consequently it will not interfere with the vision of the driver so that when driving in the da time ,there will be no inter- .ering with the drivers vision.

The cutaway portion 25 also assists greatly in night driving in that when the shield is vin operative position the driver of the vehicle can lookrthrough this cutaway portlon and have an unobstructed view of the road,

but when a car approacheshe need only move his head slightly and get full protection against the glare of oncoming lights. Heretofore I have observed Vthat in all glare shades or anti-glare devices it was necessary, if the driver did not want to look through them, to move his head a considerable d'istance, causing him to assume an awkard position at the wheel. vWith my device however this is unnecessary becauseas aforesaid the cutaway portion permits clear vision of the road without the driver assuming any unbrackets adapted to be secured to a framein spaced apart horizontal ali ent to each other, a link pivotally carried at. one end vby each of said brackets and capable of being moved from side to side, a rod pivotally carried by said links at their lower ends, means for locking said rod and links against movement, a frame slidably carried by said rod, and a sheet of translucent material carried b. said frame. c

' 2. glare shade comprising ai air of brackets adapted to be secured to a rame in- 4 spacedapart horizontal ali other, a link pivotall carried at one end by each of said brac ets, a rod pivotally carried by said links at their lower ends,

means for locking said rod and links against movement, a sheet of translucent material slidably carriedby said rod, and means for holding said translucent material against accidental sliding.

4. A lare shade comprising a pair v01E ent to eachbrackets adapted to be secured to a frame in spaced apart horizontal alignment to each other, a link pivotally carried at one end by each of said brackets, a rod pivotally s ecured at its ends to the lower ends of said links, means for locking said rod and llnks against movement, a sheet of translucent material having an arcuate vcutaway portion in its lower edge, a frame secured to said translucent sheet along its top and side edges means for slidably securing said frame to said rod', friction means lfor holding said frame against accidental slidin on said rod, and means carried by said ro for holding said frame and translucent material in raised position.

5. A glare shade comprising a pair of supports adapted to be secured to the windshield of an automobile in spaced apart horizontal alignment, a link carried by each of said supports, said links secured to the support at their upper ends, a rod pivotally secured to said links at their lower ends, means for locking said rod and links against movement, a sheet of translucent material slidably carried by said rod, and means adapted to frictionally engage said rod for N holding said translucent material against movement.

In testimony whereof I have aixed my signature.

WILLIAM A. sIMMoNs. 

